# Claude Code System Prompts — Full Extraction

> Complete extraction of all Claude Code system prompts, 18 tool descriptions, sub-agent prompts, and utility prompts. Tracked across 135+ versions.

## Install

Paste the prompt below into your AI tool:

## Quick Use

1. Visit the [repository](https://github.com/Piebald-AI/claude-code-system-prompts)
2. Browse by category: agent prompts, system prompts, tool descriptions, system reminders
3. Check CHANGELOG.md for version-by-version changes

To customize Claude Code's prompts locally, use [tweakcc](https://github.com/Piebald-AI/tweakcc).

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## Intro

A complete reverse-engineering of Claude Code's internal prompts — not one monolithic prompt, but 110+ dynamic strings that change based on environment and configuration. Extracted directly from compiled source code across 135+ versions (v2.0.14 to v2.1.86+). Essential reference for anyone building Claude Code skills, custom agents, or understanding how Anthropic instructs Claude Code. 6,900+ stars.

**Works with**: Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Ollama
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## What's Included

### Agent Prompts
Sub-agent system prompts for:
- **Explore** — Fast codebase exploration agent
- **Plan** — Software architecture planning agent
- Slash commands: `/batch`, `/pr-comments`, `/review-pr`, `/schedule`, `/security-review`
- Utility agents: memory consolidation, security monitoring, verification

### System Prompts
Core behavioral instructions covering:
- Auto/learning/minimal/plan modes
- Tool usage policies and priorities
- Task execution principles
- Code safety and security guidelines
- Delegation and agent spawning patterns

### Builtin Tool Descriptions
Complete documentation for 18+ tools:
- `Read`, `Edit`, `Write` — File operations
- `Bash` — Shell execution with sandbox policies
- `Grep`, `Glob` — Code search
- `Agent` — Sub-agent spawning
- `WebFetch`, `WebSearch` — Web access
- `TodoWrite`, `TaskCreate` — Task management
- `Computer` — Browser automation

### System Reminders
~40 runtime context injections:
- File modification notifications
- IDE interaction context
- Hook feedback handling
- Plan mode activation
- Token/budget tracking
- Memory contents injection

### Data Templates
Reference materials embedded in Claude Code:
- Agent SDK patterns (Python/TypeScript)
- Claude API references (C#, Go, Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, TypeScript)
- GitHub Actions workflow templates
- Prompt caching design patterns

## Version Tracking

Every Claude Code release is tracked with a detailed changelog showing exactly what system prompt strings were added, modified, or removed. Star the repo to get notified of new versions.

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### FAQ

**Q: What is Claude Code System Prompts?**
A: Complete extraction of all Claude Code system prompts, 18 tool descriptions, sub-agent prompts, and utility prompts. Tracked across 135+ versions.

**Q: How do I install Claude Code System Prompts?**
A: Check the Quick Use section above for step-by-step installation instructions. Most assets can be set up in under 2 minutes.

## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Piebald-AI](https://github.com/Piebald-AI). Licensed under MIT.
> [claude-code-system-prompts](https://github.com/Piebald-AI/claude-code-system-prompts) — ⭐ 6,900+

Thanks to the Piebald AI team for meticulously extracting and tracking Claude Code's internal prompt architecture.

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Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/b845abfe-2c4c-4217-85f8-a353adf851c8
Author: Prompt Lab